Tata Safari Storme Breaks Cover (Launch Coverage: Pg.301+)

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Originally Posted by Iron Rock
The addition to the above list is a 3rd front facing row, i simply ...

The addition to the above list is a 3rd front facing row, i simply cannot imagine how can you design a suv of this size ignoring the third row(even if its just for kids/short guys) - that doesn't really show a lot of industry acumen. Afterall its based on the Aria and they should have thought about it.

I did not mention that in my list as TATA officials have already mentioned that it wont be possible because of "space restraints".

Surprising. Considering that we have already seen pics of a Storme with front facing third row. Maybe the officials indirectly meant it wont make it to the Indian Storme.

I did not mention that in my list as TATA officials have already mentioned that it wont be possible because of "space restraints".

Surprising. Considering that we have already seen pics of a Storme with front facing third row. Maybe the officials indirectly meant it wont make it to the Indian Storme.

"Space constraints" here stands "Sorry we did some bad packaging" - if Ertiga can have 3 rows why cant the safari ? Not sure exact dimensions but my guess is its even longer than the XUV ? may be someone can confirm.

The thrid row front facing seats can be placed in Storme but that would be a cramped seat.

1.) Storme is 4650mm in lenght whereas length of Ertiga is 4275mm (approx). Ertiga has 1248 cc engine and storme has 2200cc engine hence more space required in Storme to accomodate the engine and other associated items.

2.) Ertiga is Mono construction and Storme is LOF. Mono allows better head space in third row whereas in LOF chasis arrangement is such that less space is available for third row.

Both vehicles has their unique traits, Storme is full fledged SUV whereas Ertiga is MUV. Look at the boot space in Storme with full load of passengers and also look at the front and middle row leg, head and shoulder room in storme as compare to ertiga it is acres more.

The thrid row front facing seats can be placed in Storme but that would be a cramped seat.

1.) Storme is 4650mm in lenght whereas length of Ertiga is 4275mm (approx). Ertiga has 1248 cc engine and storme has 2200cc engine hence more space required in Storme to accomodate the engine and other associated items.

2.) Ertiga is Mono construction and Storme is LOF. Mono allows better head space in third row whereas in LOF chasis arrangement is such that less space is available for third row.

Both vehicles has their unique traits, Storme is full fledged SUV whereas Ertiga is MUV. Look at the boot space in Storme with full load of passengers and also look at the front and middle row leg, head and shoulder room in storme as compare to ertiga it is acres more.

Agree with the facts above , but Toyota Fortuner 4705mm full time 4 wheel drive and a 3 litre engine, thats only a difference of 55mm - its a LOF too. Its all about packaging and design I am afraid.

I guess the main culprit is the packaging as already mentioned by 'Iron Rock'.

If we notice the Safari/Storme from the rear, we notice the width of the roof is really less. The body line caves insides towards the top (unlike the straight and almost parallel lines of Scorpio, Fortuner, etc.). That can cause serious headroom issues if a 3rd row is fitted there.